#66 of the LakePA 100 · South Central
Shawnee Lake
Bedford County · South Central region · 451 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 451 acres as listed by the state park's boating page
- Boat traffic
- Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the state park's boating page, checked Oct 2026.
- Permit
- PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here. Paddling rules →
- Dam
- This lake is held back by a dam. Stay well away from the dam, spillway and outlet structures.
Where to put in
#2 Picnic Area Access
Ramp · paved ramp
40.03651, -78.63332 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Colvin Access
Ramp · ramp
40.03919, -78.64487 (about ±50 m)
Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot)
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Kegg Run Launch Area
Ramp · ramp, pier
40.02957, -78.64100 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Access notices
No access notice on file (we last checked Oct 4, 2026). Check Shawnee State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About Shawnee Lake
Number 66 on the LakePA 100 is Shawnee Lake, a 451-acre reservoir in Bedford County (South Central region). That acreage is the figure given by the state park's boating page. Only paddle craft and electric-motor boats may use it, so it counts as Quiet Water. That rule is as listed by the state park's boating page. There are three put-ins on our list for this lake, among them #2 Picnic Area Access, Colvin Access and Kegg Run Launch Area. #2 Picnic Area Access has a paved ramp and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. Launching at a Fish and Boat Commission or state park site requires a Pennsylvania boat registration or a PFBC or State Parks launch permit. A dam holds the water back, so keep well away from the dam, the spillway and any outlet structures. Logging it moves you toward the South Central region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 24 miles from Johnstown to the nearest put-in. Before you go, check posted signs, the weather and the operator's notices.
Rules for paddlers
Pennsylvania's paddler rules (permits, life jackets, whistle and light) are on one dated page. Paddling rules →
Safety
Paddling has real risks. Wear your life jacket. Pennsylvania requires it to be worn on canoes, kayaks and paddleboards from Nov 1 through Apr 30, and by children 12 and under all year. Check the weather, posted signs and the operator's notices before you launch. Stay well away from dams, spillways and outlet structures. You paddle at your own risk.
Nearby on the list
Straight-line distance between the lakes, not driving distance.
Questions about Shawnee Lake
Where do I put in at Shawnee Lake?
Shawnee Lake has three listed put-ins: #2 Picnic Area Access, Colvin Access, Kegg Run Launch Area. #2 Picnic Area Access is at 40.03651, -78.63332 with paved ramp; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Shawnee Lake?
Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the state park's boating page, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Shawnee Lake?
Yes, at the state park launch: a Pennsylvania boat registration or a PFBC or State Parks launch permit is required.
Source: PFBC, “Registration vs. Launch Permit”, checked 4 Oct 2026.
How big is Shawnee Lake?
451 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Shawnee Lake, PA00832) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USGS National Hydrography Dataset — checked Oct 4, 2026
Every fact on this page comes from these public sources. Posted signs and official notices always control.
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